On-Site Produce QC & Warehouse Liaison

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC is seeking an Outside Warehouse Liaison / QC to serve as on-site representative at a third-party warehouse, performing quality control for fresh produce, mainly blueberries and blackberries. You will inspect, document findings, and communicate issues to the FTF team.

The role requires independent work, attention to detail, ability to adapt to inbound transfers from Mexico, and comfort using QC apps and mobile tools; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Prior experience in fresh produce, quality control, warehouse operations, agriculture, receiving, packing, or a related environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with blueberries, blackberries, or other fresh berries is a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently, recognize and communicate problems, accurately document findings, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply FTF quality standards and use mobile applications, email, and other company technology.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
• A college degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of fresh produce using Family Tree Farms standards and inspection procedures.
• Evaluate product for quality, condition, size, appearance, temperature, packaging condition, and other applicable quality characteristics.
• Document inspections in the designated FTF QC application, including measurements, observations, photographs, and supporting information.
• Promptly communicate significant quality concerns and recommend additional review or action when appropriate.
• Monitor expected inbound transfers from Mexico, coordinate with warehouse receiving, and be present for key arrivals as needed.
• Perform inbound QC inspections and communicate delays, shortages, damage, temperature concerns, or quality issues to the appropriate FTF team members.
• Provide on-site QC oversight during approved repacking or reconditioning activities as assigned.
• Observe warehouse activities involving FTF product and communicate operational concerns, service issues, or deviations from expected processes.
• Proactively identify recurring quality or operational issues and communicate observations and potential improvements to the appropriate FTF team members.
• Assist remote FTF teams with physical verification of product, quantities, pallet locations, holds, condition, or other inventory questions as requested.
• Communicate with warehouse personnel regarding product movement, special handling, arrivals, and other operational needs.
• Provide additional oversight of outbound shipments or other warehouse activities when requested by Family Tree Farms.
• Maintain professional working relationships with warehouse personnel, FTF employees, carriers, inspectors, and other business partners.
• Perform other QC, warehouse liaison, operational support, reporting, data review, and related duties as assigned.
• Provide QC or operational support for other commodities, including mangoes, based on seasonal business needs.

Skills

Quality control

Warehouse operations

Fresh produce experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC is seeking an Outside Warehouse Liaison / QC to serve as on-site representative at a third-party warehouse, performing quality control for fresh produce, mainly blueberries and blackberries. You will inspect, document findings, and communicate issues to the FTF team.

The role requires independent work, attention to detail, ability to adapt to inbound transfers from Mexico, and comfort using QC apps and mobile tools; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not